Overview
- The film’s official title was revealed as Varanasi, with a first glimpse showing Mahesh Babu wielding a trident, bloodied, and riding a bull as “TimeTrotter” text hints at a time-travel thread.
- Mahesh Babu leads the SS Rajamouli-directed project alongside Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kumbha.
- The launch at Ramoji Film City featured a colossal 130 ft by 100 ft screen and a very large turnout, with the reveal streamed globally via JioHotstar and Variety.
- Attendance was restricted to holders of themed “passports,” with Rajamouli urging compliance with security protocols and Priyanka Chopra posting a safety message to fans en route.
- Marking the third death anniversary of his father Krishna, Mahesh Babu shared a tribute ahead of the event as fan fervor included international travel such as a 12-hour flight from Perth.